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rain makes my motor sluggish
Monday, April 28, 2008 9:45 PM
ok i noticed when it's damp or raining or wet out my car has trouble starting and sometimes won't start at all. anybody might know what's wrong with it? thanks in advance

Re: rain makes my motor sluggish
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 1:08 AM
could be getting water in the intake, or messing with you evap system.


Veritas Aequitas


Re: rain makes my motor sluggish
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 5:19 AM
condensation in the coils, or wires. When was the last time you did a tune up?

Also check that your battery terminals are tightened down. Typically hard morning starts where water is an issue is an electrical problem.


-Chris

Re: rain makes my motor sluggish
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 10:35 AM
actually i never got a tune up.... i know it's bad i just passed 60k miles on it. but right now i don't have the money for it, just a poor college student in school. =( but i'll look into tightening any electrical terminals see if that's the cause
Re: rain makes my motor sluggish
Tuesday, April 29, 2008 11:58 AM
plug wires, thats it, bet you anything


- 2004 Cavalier - 124k, owned since new



Re: rain makes my motor sluggish
Thursday, May 01, 2008 2:05 PM
I concurr. Working in the auto field for a while High humidity or rainy conditions causes miniscule arcing on worn ignition components which is your sputtering... Agree with Rob S %100
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